Social Media Strategy
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Marketing Infographics
Douglas KarrAug 26, 2014
Here’s How You Generate More Leads with Social Media
I was just meeting with a business owner and describing the amazing way that social media has not only driven business to my company, but to our clients as well. There seems to be an ongoing pessimism as it stands with social media and it’s impact on lead generation and I believe it needs to be corrected. Most of the…
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Social Media & Influencer MarketingDouglas KarrMay 16, 2014
The 5 Social Media Misconceptions of Businesses
Recently, I was interviewed and asked what misconceptions companies make when developing and implementing their social media strategy. My experience may run counter to many of the gurus out there, but – in all honesty – I think this industry is finally matured and the results speak for themselves. Social Media Misconception #1: Social Media is a Marketing Channel Companies…
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Content MarketingDouglas KarrSep 12, 2013
How to Grow Your Business Using Content Marketing
This is a fantastic analogy that Dendrite Park has provided that I couldn’t agree with more. They present a multi-faceted approach to your content marketing strategy that requires a great base and grows from there! This is a wisdom tree of content marketing for your business. The solid roots (IT infrastructure, SEO and analytics) are necessary to sustain the trunk…
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Social Media & Influencer MarketingDouglas KarrApr 29, 2013
How Consumers Use Social Media to Find Local Businesses
People use social media to find and engage with local businesses in various ways, leveraging the platforms’ features like search and discovery tools, user-generated content (UGC), and influencer recommendations. Social media platforms have become essential for regional companies to connect with their audience, increase brand awareness, and drive sales. Statistics highlight the importance of social media for local businesses: Facebook…
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Social Media & Influencer MarketingDouglas KarrMar 27, 2013
Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Better Social Strategy.
Mind the spelling error and the fact that a fat guy was ordering Pizza Hut on a late night… and read this carefully. After I couldn’t seem to get the Pizza Hut application to work on my iPhone, I went back and looked at the reviews. I was startled to see so many 1-star reviews claiming the same issues that…
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Social Media & Influencer MarketingMarty ThompsonNov 26, 2012
The First Step in Social Business: Discovery
I recently finished reading (for the second time) the excellent book, Social Business By Design: Transformative Social Media Strategies for the Connected Company, by Dion Hinchcliffe and Peter Kim. The question I often hear is, Where do we start? The short answer is that you should start at the beginning, but how we define the beginning is probably the most…
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Content MarketingDouglas KarrJul 2, 2011
Do Google Benchmarks Matter?
Today I received a newsletter from Google Analytics, the first edition of the first volume read as follows: This month, we are replacing the standard “benchmarking” report in your Google Analytics account with data shared in this newsletter. We are using this newsletter as an experiment to surface more useful or interesting data to Analytics users. Data contained here comes…
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Content MarketingDouglas KarrApr 30, 2010
Sometimes Social Means Shut Up
We’re all witnessing it. With so many mediums at their disposal, we’re witness to the noisy and unnecessary rambling of companies, entrepreneurs, and people across Facebook, Twitter, and in corporate blogs. It’s so noisy. It’s always been an issue with email marketing… marketers are expected to put out an email each week by their bosses. As a result, they do.…
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Social Media & Influencer MarketingDouglas KarrDec 6, 2009
Six Degrees of Social Media Optimization
Having worked heavily in the online software industry over the last decade, I suppose it’s not a surprise that more folks are seeking my advice on the development and enhancement of their platforms – especially with regard to social media. I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes an application optimized for social media. Syndication – the majority of applications…
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Sales and Marketing TrainingDouglas KarrJul 3, 2009
Navigating the Currents of Business Leadership
Rivers, like businesses, are constantly changing. Yet we often struggle to perceive this ongoing change, instead focusing on snapshots or isolated periods. This limitation in our perception can lead to misunderstandings about the true nature of rivers and organizations. Imagine a river’s journey from its source to the sea. It encounters various challenges and changes along its course – much…